Hailstorm damage more than tornado

Payouts could reach $275M, official says

7:44 PM,
May 4, 2013

Glass-repair work continues on vehicles, homes and businesses from the March 18 storm that brought baseball-size hail to the metro area. Wes Hawkins, owner of Glass Plus in Jackson, says he continues to staff the weekends to accommodate demand.

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It's been well over a month since metro Jackson was bombarded by hail as large as baseballs, and insurance claims continue to be filed. The state's insurance commissioner says he expects those numbers to keep climbing in coming weeks.

Total claims from individuals and businesses stemming from the March 18 hailstorms could reach 76,000 as May progresses, while claims payouts could go as high as $275 million, says Mike Chaney. The last official figures, as of April 15, indicated 56,000 claims for home and vehicle damage had been filed, with insurers paying out about $209 million. The figures ...